Traveling through various miniature worlds with a small restaurant

Chapter 132: Immortal World 13

Lin Xiaoqian and the others fed the little white dog some anti-inflammatory medicine that Guan Xingji had brought, hoping it would help with its injuries.

The little white dog lay on the cashier's counter, slowly savoring the braised chicken.

It wasn't that Lin Xiaoqian didn't want to raise her dog scientifically; she even specially cooked chicken breast for it, but the dog just sniffed it and lay down on the ground without even glancing at it.

So Jiang Shuang suggested taking out the remaining braised chicken and trying it out. Since Mo Ying wasn't coming, the food couldn't just sit in the warehouse taking up space, so it was better to give it to Wangcai.

That's right, Wangcai is the name everyone gave to the little white dog.

It turns out that Wangcai really does like this braised chicken.

The four people sat around a table, watching Wangcai eat and chatting.

"Stray dogs are so pitiful. They must have been eating random trash to get the stones in their bodies," Liao Zhuang sighed.

Jiang Shuang agreed with a look of pity: "Yes, the stone is so big, and we didn't bring any ultrasound equipment, so we couldn't shake it out. We don't know how much longer Wangcai can live."

Zhuang Damao took a sip of tea, his eyes filled with nostalgia: "Our team used to have a stray dog. It was so intelligent, it could even go up the mountain to catch wild rabbits."

Lin Xiaoqian said, "How about I ask the system if we can take Wangcai back? I think our restaurant is lacking a dog. We have leftovers every day, and it would be a waste to throw them away. Besides, this dog is from the cultivation world, and it's exposed to spiritual energy every day, so it seems quite intelligent."

Jiang Shuang was somewhat tempted: "Then you can ask the system about the small amount of money. If the cost is too high, then forget it."

Lin Xiaoqian asked the system in her mind, "System, do you think my shop needs a dog to guard it? Can I bring Wangcai with me when we travel to another dimension?"

The system paused for a moment, then asked, "You want to bind to him?"

"Yup!"

Lin Xiaoqian didn't see anything wrong with what she said. Naturally, she wanted to take Wangcai with her. In the original world, there were ultrasound waves that could shake out the stones in Wangcai's body.

System: "The system has reached its maximum number of users that can be bound; no more users can be bound."

Lin Xiaoqian asked in confusion, "Wangcai is a dog, not a person."

The system was somewhat speechless: "He's not human, but he can transform into one. This is a world of cultivation, where demonic beasts can also transform into humans."

Then he added, "However, it's not entirely impossible to bind him; it depends on whether he's willing."

Lin Xiaoqian froze in surprise: "Wangcai is actually a dog demon."

System: "..." It didn't think it looked like a dog.

Lin Xiaoqian continued, "Then what do I need him to do to bind him?"

"If he's willing, he can bind himself to the system by giving up 50% of his demonic power."

Lin Xiaoqian didn't quite understand what the concept of 50% demonic power meant.

But she still decided to ask Wangcai. If it agreed, the restaurant could be bound to a demon, and the restaurant's overall combat power would increase significantly.

She walked up to Wangcai and wanted to reach out and touch its head, but then she remembered that it was a demon and withdrew her hand.

Uh, well, it's my first time facing a demon, so I'm a little nervous.

"Wangcai, you're a demon, aren't you?"

Wangcai raised its head, its round eyes looking at her curiously.

Lin Xiaoqian said gently, "Well, would you like to come with us? Let me tell you, if you come with us, not only will we heal your injuries, but you'll also have braised chicken every day."

Wangcai looked at her carefully, as if he was thinking about what she said.

Lin Xiaoqian felt a little uneasy after being poked by Wangcai. She swallowed hard and continued, "However, if you come with us, you may have to pay a price."

Wangcai stared at her intently.

"You will need to give up 50% of your demonic power."

Wangcai's round eyes narrowed into slits instantly, as if to say, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Lin Xiaoqian quickly explained, "I took you away to treat your kidney stones, but since you're a demon, you should have a way to treat kidney stones, right? If you don't want to, then forget it."

Lin Xiaoqian returned to Jiang Shuang and the others.

Everyone else heard what she said to Wangcai, and they quickly asked, "Is Wangcai really a demon?"

Lin Xiaoqian nodded: "That's what the system said."

Zhuang Damao said in surprise, "Hey! I never thought I'd see a dog demon again. I wonder what Wangcai will look like after he transforms. Will he have two dog ears?"

Lin Xiaoqian turned her head and glanced at Wangcai. After finishing his meal, Wangcai lay motionless on the recliner behind the cashier, as if he had fallen asleep.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Xiaoqian brought a blanket and covered it with it.

In the days that followed, people who came to the restaurant to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall often saw a small white dog lying on the chair behind the cashier all day long.

During this time, Elder Xin Yan from the Seeking Immortals Sect came by once. He was surprised to see Wang Cai and wanted to go up and talk to him, but after Wang Cai gave him a look, he stopped and did not ask any more questions.

As the store closed that day, Jiang Shuang looked at Wangcai, who was always curled up sleeping, and said worriedly to Lin Xiaoqian, "Xiaoqian, do you think Wangcai is alright? Is he too badly injured? He's been sleeping for five days now. Even a demon can't sleep like this."

Lin Xiaoqian whispered to Jiang Shuang, "Actually, Wangcai goes out every night and comes back before we get up in the morning."

"Huh? Really?" Jiang Shuang asked in surprise.

Lin Xiaoqian nodded: "The system told me. It's from the window at the end of the second-floor corridor."

The system told her the first time Wangcai went out the window. She thought it would never come back, but it climbed back out the window in the morning and did so every night after that.

Jiang Shuang exclaimed, "What a nimble dog! It can even climb windows. But it's a demon, so it's not surprising. It must have something important to do outside, no wonder it doesn't want to come with us. Anyway, we should be able to finish our mission by tomorrow, and we'll be going back by the day after tomorrow at the latest. I'm really going to miss it. I really want to know what it looks like after it transforms into human form."

The next day, which was also the ninth day since arriving in the world of cultivation, Lin Xiaoqian only needed forty bowls of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to complete the task.

Lin Xiaoqian made two jars of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to sell, but the customers who came to buy it complained bitterly.

"Why is the share so small today? How can it be enough for so many of us?"

Lin Xiaoqian explained with a smile, "These are all the ingredients we have left. Please forgive us."

The guests couldn't say much, only that Lin Xiaoqian should make more money tomorrow.

Lin Xiaoqian smiled but did not reply.

Wangcai slowly raised his head, looked at Lin Xiaoqian, and his eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

After Lin Xiaoqian finished selling Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and closed the shop door, Wangcai jumped off the chair and walked up to Lin Xiaoqian.

"You're leaving?"

Lin Xiaoqian looked in the direction of the sound and found Wangcai staring at her.

She crouched down and asked in surprise, "Wangcai, is that you speaking?"

Wangcai tilted his head and looked at her without saying anything.

Lin Xiaoqian felt quite sad thinking about how Wangcai would probably turn back into a stray demon after they left, so she said, "From now on, fight less with other demons, cultivate diligently, and try to transform into human form as soon as possible. Also, stop picking up trash to eat. I'll pack some food for you in a storage bag later. And remember, you still have kidney stones in your stomach. Find someone knowledgeable to remove them as soon as possible, or your life will be in danger..."

"I'll go with you."

Lin Xiaoqian wanted to give it a few more instructions, but upon hearing this, she didn't react for a moment: "Huh? What did you say?"